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Kathleen MOOREFIELD Obituary

YORKTOWN - Kathleen Lucy Karr Moorefield, 87, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 16, 2010, surrounded by family at home.
Kathleen (Kit) was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on Oct. 27, 1922, to Maskel C. and Mary C. Karr. She graduated from Akron University. She utilized her teaching skills in the Fairfax County Public and Parochial Schools. She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Yorktown, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Kathleen is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Robert G. Moorefield. She was a loving and devoted mother to three children, Dan Moorefield (Carli) of Shreve, Ohio, Carol Sadick (Thomas) of Yorktown, Joan Sasinouski (Terry) of Gloucester Point. She is also survived by a brother, Matthew Karr of California. She was a sweet grandmother to nine grandchildren; and was proud of her 12 great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Yorktown. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service in the church social hall.
Memorial donations in her honor may be made to Heartland Hospice, 11835 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2010.

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Grace Bye

April 26, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 20, 2010

Uncle Bob and family -
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you as we share your grief. She was a remarkable woman, with a deep faith that sustained her all of her life. There is no need to pray for HER soul - if ever someone is in heaven, it is Aunt Kitty. Instead, our prayers are for you, her loving family. God bless you all.
Love,
Kathy and Jud

Keith,Becky & Nelson Moorefield

April 19, 2010

A gentle wind blew across the land
Reaching out to take a hand
Left behind, the families tears.
Loving memories of the years.
Of joy and love, a life well spent.
And now to God an angel is sent.

We will miss you so very much, you will forever be in our hearts

Jennifer and Glenn Parks

April 19, 2010

Mandy and Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends

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